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Softly

/ˈsɑftli/

In a soft manner; gently.

📖 Definitions of "Softly"

adverb

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
gently	Without strong force or quickness: softly, lightly.
lightly	In a light manner.
quietly	In a quiet manner.
pianonoun	(music) A percussive keyboard musical instrument, usually ranging over seven octaves, with white and black colored keys, played by pressing these keys, causing hammers to strike strings.

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
loudnoun	(of a sound) Of great intensity.
aloud	Audibly, as opposed to silently/quietly.
loudly	In a loud manner; at a high volume.
fortenoun	A strength or talent; a strong point.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
gently	Without strong force or quickness: softly, lightly.
lightly	In a light manner.
quietly	In a quiet manner.
piano	(music) Softly, as a dynamic in a piece of music.
easy	In a relaxed or casual manner.
shallowly	In a shallow manner, without depth.
mildly	To a mild degree; slightly.
relaxverb	(intransitive) To rest and become relieved of stress.
hushnoun	(intransitive) To become quiet.
slowly	(manner) At a slow pace.
tenderly	In a tender manner; gently; sweetly.
slow	Slowly.
steady	(rowing, informal) To row with pressure at a low stroke-rating, often 18 strokes per minute.
quietnoun	With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
cautiously	In a cautious manner.
gentleverb	Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
kindly	In a kind manner, out of kindness.
dearly	In a dear or precious manner.
careful	Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious.
smoothly	in a smooth manner; smooth